Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Richmond City Council to Hold a Special Meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Richmond City Council to Hold a Special Meeting
                                                                         
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., for consideration of the following Ordinances:

·      Ord. No. 2015-165 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Greater Richmond Transit Company for the purpose of leasing certain portions of the properties formerly known as “the bus barn” located at 100 South Davis Avenue and 101 South Davis Avenue for public parking for the Union Cycliste Internationale 2015 Road World Championships, as well as other community events and activities.

·      Ord. No. 2015-168 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law, of the lease, franchise, right and privilege to use and maintain certain property located at 5000 Deepwater Terminal Road for the management, maintenance, and operation of the Port of Richmond in accordance with a certain Deed of Facilities Lease Agreement.

·      Ord. No. 2015-169 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to provide the notice to the Virginia Port Authority required to evidence the City’s approval of the renewal of a Deed of Facilities Lease Agreement, under which the City leases to the Authority the property located at 5000 Deepwater Terminal Road, known as the Port of Richmond, for a five-year renewal term commencing on Jul. 1, 2016, and ending on Jun. 30, 2021.

The special meeting will be held in the Richmond City Council Chambers, 2nd floor of Richmond City Hall, at 900 E. Broad Street.

WHEN         Tuesday, September 8, 2015
                   5:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond City Council Chambers
                    Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Virginia


NOTE           The regularly scheduled Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee meeting (scheduled for the same date and time) will take place at the conclusion of the special meeting and will also be held in Richmond City Council Chambers.   



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Jason E. Hundley
Council Public Relations Specialist
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, VA  23219
804.646.5420 (office)
804.797.9699 (mobile)
Jason.Hundley@richmondgov.com
www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                                                                                               

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.


VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.